SEBASTIANDr. Antonov's presentation left a powerful impression on me. So much that I even offered her a job. I needed all the help that I could get. And she was in the same stage, only that her claim to use the blood of an original vampire made me think. Honestly, I didn’t give it a thought, but I could ask Erik to give me a sample of his blood. It was a long shot, but it was worth a try. The reason I kept Erik’s identity a secret in my meetings with Dr. Antonov was entirely mine. The man went through a lot and I really didn’t want to add another problem to his list.Two days had passed since the presentation. Luana did an excellent job, I had advanced a little with my research because I used the blood of a Luna. Amelia, Liam’s partner, helped us. The result was more than amazing. Even Luana called me to the lab to show me.“Dr. Gallagher, look, our Luna’s cells are so strong that they neutralize silver three times faster than the blood of a werewolf from the pack. The samples show m
TERESAMy fingers’ knots had whitened from how tightly I held the phone in my hand. This man just made me lose absolutely everything, even control over my life. My job was all I had left in this world. I had been walking alone since forever. I never knew my parents. My past was a mystery to me, and I had little knowledge of it. All I remembered was that I had a terrible water phobia.And for this very reason, I could not say that I was not grateful to this man for saving me from certain death. Sebastian Gallagher, that was the name of the one who left me without a job, in the middle of a society where demand was greater than supply. Not having a stable income, it could leave me without the small apartment I lived in. All I had left was probably my best friend Caroline, who still extended a helping hand to me many times. She even helped me find where this man who seemed to know them all worked. Right now, she was standing right in front of me in my little apartment and gesturing to
TERESAJust like a statue standing tall against the winds and rain. One that did not move, not by an inch. Just like a tree with deep roots that did not bend and remained motionless. This was how I felt in front of this man who, by the mere presence, disturbed me. I wanted to disappear, but where and why? I came here with a purpose. The thought of losing to this man fueled me to push harder. So I didn’t let him see how I felt around him. I was creating different images in my mind just so I would not let myself be intimidated by him. Trying to imagine my wonderful moments just to ease my tension and my breathing. I prayed to God in succeeding to master my emotions faster than his eyes, mesmerizing me. He became the central attraction of my sinful fantasies, and sometimes I had moments when I was too ashamed to admit my thoughts, even to myself. I was the only way I could dream of him. But I still wonder what he was doing in my dreams? Who let him in there?His dancing sky-blue eyes w
SEBASTIANI knew I kind of rushed her with the offer, but I desperately wanted her by my side. I knew that the feeling was not mutual, but I didn’t mind, as long as she was here. There was no way I could understand my turmoil right now, but I was doing my best not to unleash it. I spent the last few days wondering what it would have been like if we didn’t stop our bursts; if we had given free rein to the passion that dwelt in us. One thing was certain. Although she did not let this for me to see, it convinced me that there was a struggle in Teresa’s soul. There were thousands of questions, such as why a human? Teresa had that sort of brightness that I never saw on anyone, not even in Bella. My poor Bella. I was sure she was seeing all my battles here. I once promised her I would never look for my Luna? How selfish was that? And if Teresa was indeed my other half, my soulmate, then it was time to act. I would not let her escape. I would respect her decision of not wanting, but as fa
SEBASTIANAfter Teresa left, my cousin Liam did a little research further with this stuff, the serum we were developing. She might be so pissed off at me she might not be returning for a couple of minutes, maybe an hour. The coffee was just a pretext to keep her a little away from me. Sometimes I didn’t know for how long I could stand around her, without wrapping my arms around her, devouring her inviting lips, to feel her being and her inner turmoil, to know that she feels the same way. Every day I would have this hope that she would come to me. But until then, she left me with my emotions and my longing for her. I was feeling empty for a while when Bella died, but now I was whole again. I took a break from love, but now it needed to flourish, to sparkle. There was a silence in my soul, but now I was hearing it howl again.“So, Liam Killian is going to send the pure iron the day after tomorrow at the latest. You were not in the lab, but Luana Antonov is doing an outstanding job. "
SEBASTIAN“WHAT??? You realize that it would be full of werewolves, don’t you? Thea, please, put some sense into your son!”So what if our next stop was going to be a party only with beasts? I would make sure Teresa would be safe. Besides that, everybody knew and respected me. No one and I meant no one would dare to even look at her. “My son, are you sure that this is the wise thing to do?” Mother was also worried, but they didn’t know Teresa as I did. Even if the time was not enough, it was for me to know her, and I knew how daring she could be, how determined she was when she had something on her mind, and even more important than all of this, she was loyal and brave. And it didn’t take me years to figure it out. By the simple fact that I knew she was my Luna, it seemed to me that I had known her for a lifetime. “She is human, you might get in trouble”“I would not worry about that, Mother. And besides, the event covers some other stuff. They will not talk about werewolves, vampire
TERESAI didn’t quite understand what that man said, but a lot of others gathered around us. Sebastian was getting anxious like he could not find his place. He was also making a shield with his enormous body protecting me. The question was from what or from whom? I could have sworn that the man’s eyes, with that strange comment, turned red as blood. He was trying though to avoid my gaze, but still; he was restless. Like ready to attack? But then, a man in his forties cut through the crowd, coming close to us. He had a cross tattooed over his right eye, his look deep and sharp, his hair almost gray. His good vibrations calmed my inner storm to a soothing, warm breeze. His need to take action moved me. Both he and Sebastian surrounded me with their bodies, not letting anyone get closer to me. I didn’t know why, but from the moment this man with the eye cross appeared, I felt safe. As I had the feeling that something was not quite right in this meeting, the same way I felt right now
TERESAHe kissed me. He actually kissed me. And I kissed him back. Was it a kiss born out of fear? Or was it one from his heart? I would never know. He seemed like a man that would get everything he desired, including me. In that kiss was the sweetness of pure passion; my million thoughts concentrated on only one.My body shivered in such a way I could not think was even possible. But I became vulnerable. His real seduction began the moment he followed me down this dark alley, before I could even say a word or before our souls recognize each other.What happened next was like a divine dance of our hearts melting in our chests. Now he knew my weakness, him. But I was going to fix that. He ignited in me eternal flames, but I didn’t want to become weak. I didn’t want to let that passion consume me.Having him so close to my already hectic beating heart made me realize something that the fear I was experiencing was way less than the desire cutting through my body.What the hell was happen